Tributes To Boys Named Locally As Reuven Simon And Joseph Sebastian Who Died In Lough Enagh Tragedy Utv

A “city is heartbroken” after two teenagers died in a tragic drowning incident yesterday, an MLA said. The teenagers – named locally as Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian – died after getting into trouble on Lough Enagh in Co Londonderry on Monday night. It seems that a boy got into trouble in the water and his friend went to help him. SDLP MLA for Foyle Mark H Durkan said: “The whole town is devastated at the devastating loss of these two beautiful boys, Mr Reuven Simon and Mr Joseph Sebastian, in yesterday’s tragedy at Enagh Lough yesterday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and the Kerala community at this incredibly dark and difficult time.” The incident unfolded when a group of teenagers entered the water at a jetty. The boys had stopped in the meadow while cycling in the area. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Sandra Duffy, said: “This is a very sad day for our city and region. The tragic loss of two teenage lives in such circumstances is devastating to us all. “As a mother, my heart goes out to the boys’ parents, family and friends at this time, I hope you get the strength and support you need to overcome your tremendous loss. “Our rivers and grasslands can be so dangerous and this incident highlights more than ever the need for us all to be vigilant at this time of year. “My thoughts are also with the friends of the boys who were there last night who witnessed the tragedy and their school friends and teachers who will have to welcome them back to school this week. “I want to express a special note of recognition and thank you to everyone involved in the rescue operation, the emergency services on the ground and the many volunteers who came forward to help as well as all the staff at Altnagelvin Hospital. It has been a very difficult time for all of them and they are all in my thoughts and prayers.” Mayor Duffy added that she is confident local people in the area will rally behind the boys’ family and friends as they come to terms with their loss. “We are united in our grief today and we are all here to offer our support to the families in the difficult days ahead,” he said. PSNI Inspector Brogan said: “Enquiries are continuing into this incident but we believe, at this stage, that this was a tragic drowning incident. “Our thoughts are with the families of those affected.” Mark Deeney, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Western Area Commander said: “The thoughts and condolences of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are with the families and friends of those affected by a tragic drowning incident at Enagh Lough in the Temple Road area of Derry/Londonderry. “Yesterday afternoon (Monday 29 August 2022) at 6.31pm, firefighters were called to a water rescue incident on Temple Road near Strathfoyle. Three fire appliances from Crescent Link Fire Station, including a Special Water Rescue Team, two Fire Appliances from Northland Fire Station, one Fire Appliance from Strabane Fire Station and a Special Rescue Team from Central Fire Station attended the incident. “On arrival we were informed that two teenagers were missing in the water approximately five meters from the end of a jetty. Members of the Water Rescue Team from Crescent Link immediately entered the water and, with the support of other staff, were able to retrieve one of the boys inside in 20 minutes. He was taken to the hospital by NIAS but unfortunately he did not survive.” The Fire Service added that firefighters along with other emergency services continued to search for the second boy, but were unable to locate him. His body was recovered shortly before midnight following an extensive search by Foyle Search and Rescue and a dive team deployed by the PSNI. Commander Deeney added: “Despite the tragic outcome, I would like to commend the efforts of our crews on scene who worked tirelessly in an attempt to save the boys. “Working with our colleagues at the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Ambulance Service of Northern Ireland and Foyle Search and Rescue, everything possible was done to give them the best chance of survival. “We continue to support our crews today and indeed our colleagues at the Regional Control Center with special accounts following this challenging incident.”
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title: “Tributes To Boys Named Locally As Reuven Simon And Joseph Sebastian Who Died In Lough Enagh Tragedy Utv Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-15” author: “Shirley Blankenship”

A “city is heartbroken” after two teenagers died in a tragic drowning incident yesterday, an MLA said. The teenagers – named locally as Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian – died after getting into trouble on Lough Enagh in Co Londonderry on Monday night. It seems that a boy got into trouble in the water and his friend went to help him. SDLP MLA for Foyle Mark H Durkan said: “The whole town is devastated at the devastating loss of these two beautiful boys, Mr Reuven Simon and Mr Joseph Sebastian, in yesterday’s tragedy at Enagh Lough yesterday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and the Kerala community at this incredibly dark and difficult time.” The incident unfolded when a group of teenagers entered the water at a jetty. The boys had stopped in the meadow while cycling in the area. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Sandra Duffy, said: “This is a very sad day for our city and region. The tragic loss of two teenage lives in such circumstances is devastating to us all. “As a mother, my heart goes out to the boys’ parents, family and friends at this time, I hope you get the strength and support you need to overcome your tremendous loss. “Our rivers and grasslands can be so dangerous and this incident highlights more than ever the need for us all to be vigilant at this time of year. “My thoughts are also with the friends of the boys who were there last night who witnessed the tragedy and their school friends and teachers who will have to welcome them back to school this week. “I want to express a special note of recognition and thank you to everyone involved in the rescue operation, the emergency services on the ground and the many volunteers who came forward to help as well as all the staff at Altnagelvin Hospital. It has been a very difficult time for all of them and they are all in my thoughts and prayers.” Mayor Duffy added that she is confident local people in the area will rally behind the boys’ family and friends as they come to terms with their loss. “We are united in our grief today and we are all here to offer our support to the families in the difficult days ahead,” he said. PSNI Inspector Brogan said: “Enquiries are continuing into this incident but we believe, at this stage, that this was a tragic drowning incident. “Our thoughts are with the families of those affected.” Mark Deeney, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Western Area Commander said: “The thoughts and condolences of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are with the families and friends of those affected by a tragic drowning incident at Enagh Lough in the Temple Road area of Derry/Londonderry. “Yesterday afternoon (Monday 29 August 2022) at 6.31pm, firefighters were called to a water rescue incident on Temple Road near Strathfoyle. Three fire appliances from Crescent Link Fire Station, including a Special Water Rescue Team, two Fire Appliances from Northland Fire Station, one Fire Appliance from Strabane Fire Station and a Special Rescue Team from Central Fire Station attended the incident. “On arrival we were informed that two teenagers were missing in the water approximately five meters from the end of a jetty. Members of the Water Rescue Team from Crescent Link immediately entered the water and, with the support of other staff, were able to retrieve one of the boys inside in 20 minutes. He was taken to the hospital by NIAS but unfortunately he did not survive.” The Fire Service added that firefighters along with other emergency services continued to search for the second boy, but were unable to locate him. His body was recovered shortly before midnight following an extensive search by Foyle Search and Rescue and a dive team deployed by the PSNI. Commander Deeney added: “Despite the tragic outcome, I would like to commend the efforts of our crews on scene who worked tirelessly in an attempt to save the boys. “Working with our colleagues at the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Ambulance Service of Northern Ireland and Foyle Search and Rescue, everything possible was done to give them the best chance of survival. “We continue to support our crews today and indeed our colleagues at the Regional Control Center with special accounts following this challenging incident.”
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title: “Tributes To Boys Named Locally As Reuven Simon And Joseph Sebastian Who Died In Lough Enagh Tragedy Utv Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-17” author: “Marilyn Batters”

A “city is heartbroken” after two teenagers died in a tragic drowning incident yesterday, an MLA said. The teenagers – named locally as Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian – died after getting into trouble on Lough Enagh in Co Londonderry on Monday night. It seems that a boy got into trouble in the water and his friend went to help him. SDLP MLA for Foyle Mark H Durkan said: “The whole town is devastated at the devastating loss of these two beautiful boys, Mr Reuven Simon and Mr Joseph Sebastian, in yesterday’s tragedy at Enagh Lough yesterday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and the Kerala community at this incredibly dark and difficult time.” The incident unfolded when a group of teenagers entered the water at a jetty. The boys had stopped in the meadow while cycling in the area. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Sandra Duffy, said: “This is a very sad day for our city and region. The tragic loss of two teenage lives in such circumstances is devastating to us all. “As a mother, my heart goes out to the boys’ parents, family and friends at this time, I hope you get the strength and support you need to overcome your tremendous loss. “Our rivers and grasslands can be so dangerous and this incident highlights more than ever the need for us all to be vigilant at this time of year. “My thoughts are also with the friends of the boys who were there last night who witnessed the tragedy and their school friends and teachers who will have to welcome them back to school this week. “I want to express a special note of recognition and thank you to everyone involved in the rescue operation, the emergency services on the ground and the many volunteers who came forward to help as well as all the staff at Altnagelvin Hospital. It has been a very difficult time for all of them and they are all in my thoughts and prayers.” Mayor Duffy added that she is confident local people in the area will rally behind the boys’ family and friends as they come to terms with their loss. “We are united in our grief today and we are all here to offer our support to the families in the difficult days ahead,” he said. PSNI Inspector Brogan said: “Enquiries are continuing into this incident but we believe, at this stage, that this was a tragic drowning incident. “Our thoughts are with the families of those affected.” Mark Deeney, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Western Area Commander said: “The thoughts and condolences of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are with the families and friends of those affected by a tragic drowning incident at Enagh Lough in the Temple Road area of Derry/Londonderry. “Yesterday afternoon (Monday 29 August 2022) at 6.31pm, firefighters were called to a water rescue incident on Temple Road near Strathfoyle. Three fire appliances from Crescent Link Fire Station, including a Special Water Rescue Team, two Fire Appliances from Northland Fire Station, one Fire Appliance from Strabane Fire Station and a Special Rescue Team from Central Fire Station attended the incident. “On arrival we were informed that two teenagers were missing in the water approximately five meters from the end of a jetty. Members of the Water Rescue Team from Crescent Link immediately entered the water and, with the support of other staff, were able to retrieve one of the boys inside in 20 minutes. He was taken to the hospital by NIAS but unfortunately he did not survive.” The Fire Service added that firefighters along with other emergency services continued to search for the second boy, but were unable to locate him. His body was recovered shortly before midnight following an extensive search by Foyle Search and Rescue and a dive team deployed by the PSNI. Commander Deeney added: “Despite the tragic outcome, I would like to commend the efforts of our crews on scene who worked tirelessly in an attempt to save the boys. “Working with our colleagues at the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Ambulance Service of Northern Ireland and Foyle Search and Rescue, everything possible was done to give them the best chance of survival. “We continue to support our crews today and indeed our colleagues at the Regional Control Center with special accounts following this challenging incident.”
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title: “Tributes To Boys Named Locally As Reuven Simon And Joseph Sebastian Who Died In Lough Enagh Tragedy Utv Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-12” author: “Theresa Lovett”

A “city is heartbroken” after two teenagers died in a tragic drowning incident yesterday, an MLA said. The teenagers – named locally as Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian – died after getting into trouble on Lough Enagh in Co Londonderry on Monday night. It seems that a boy got into trouble in the water and his friend went to help him. SDLP MLA for Foyle Mark H Durkan said: “The whole town is devastated at the devastating loss of these two beautiful boys, Mr Reuven Simon and Mr Joseph Sebastian, in yesterday’s tragedy at Enagh Lough yesterday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and the Kerala community at this incredibly dark and difficult time.” The incident unfolded when a group of teenagers entered the water at a jetty. The boys had stopped in the meadow while cycling in the area. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Sandra Duffy, said: “This is a very sad day for our city and region. The tragic loss of two teenage lives in such circumstances is devastating to us all. “As a mother, my heart goes out to the boys’ parents, family and friends at this time, I hope you get the strength and support you need to overcome your tremendous loss. “Our rivers and grasslands can be so dangerous and this incident highlights more than ever the need for us all to be vigilant at this time of year. “My thoughts are also with the friends of the boys who were there last night who witnessed the tragedy and their school friends and teachers who will have to welcome them back to school this week. “I want to express a special note of recognition and thank you to everyone involved in the rescue operation, the emergency services on the ground and the many volunteers who came forward to help as well as all the staff at Altnagelvin Hospital. It has been a very difficult time for all of them and they are all in my thoughts and prayers.” Mayor Duffy added that she is confident local people in the area will rally behind the boys’ family and friends as they come to terms with their loss. “We are united in our grief today and we are all here to offer our support to the families in the difficult days ahead,” he said. PSNI Inspector Brogan said: “Enquiries are continuing into this incident but we believe, at this stage, that this was a tragic drowning incident. “Our thoughts are with the families of those affected.” Mark Deeney, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Western Area Commander said: “The thoughts and condolences of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are with the families and friends of those affected by a tragic drowning incident at Enagh Lough in the Temple Road area of Derry/Londonderry. “Yesterday afternoon (Monday 29 August 2022) at 6.31pm, firefighters were called to a water rescue incident on Temple Road near Strathfoyle. Three fire appliances from Crescent Link Fire Station, including a Special Water Rescue Team, two Fire Appliances from Northland Fire Station, one Fire Appliance from Strabane Fire Station and a Special Rescue Team from Central Fire Station attended the incident. “On arrival we were informed that two teenagers were missing in the water approximately five meters from the end of a jetty. Members of the Water Rescue Team from Crescent Link immediately entered the water and, with the support of other staff, were able to retrieve one of the boys inside in 20 minutes. He was taken to the hospital by NIAS but unfortunately he did not survive.” The Fire Service added that firefighters along with other emergency services continued to search for the second boy, but were unable to locate him. His body was recovered shortly before midnight following an extensive search by Foyle Search and Rescue and a dive team deployed by the PSNI. Commander Deeney added: “Despite the tragic outcome, I would like to commend the efforts of our crews on scene who worked tirelessly in an attempt to save the boys. “Working with our colleagues at the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Ambulance Service of Northern Ireland and Foyle Search and Rescue, everything possible was done to give them the best chance of survival. “We continue to support our crews today and indeed our colleagues at the Regional Control Center with special accounts following this challenging incident.”
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